How Many People Are Named Nessa?
Complete statistics for the name Nessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nessa is a very rare female name, with only 1,279 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 258,078 Americans. The majority, 76%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 1,304 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nessa Through the Generations
Nessa has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 83 births. Today, the average age of those named Nessa is 19, with 996 under 30, 280 aged between 30 and 60, and only 28 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a name predominantly favored by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Nessa
Nessa is a short version of Vanessa and a feminine given name. It may refer to the following notable people:Nessa Barrett, American singer and songwriter Nessa Carey, British biologist Nessa Childers, Irish politician Nessa Cohen (1885–1976), American sculptor born Helen Nessa Cohen Nessa Cosgrove, Irish politician Nessa Feddis, American attorney and banking industry spokesperson Nessa Hyams (1941–2026), American casting director Nessa Morgan, 21st century New Zealand-born Australian R&B singer Nessa Ní Shéaghdha (1916–1993), Irish Celtic Studies scholar Nessa O'Mahony, Irish poet and writer N…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nessa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nessa
How Many People Have the Name Nessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 926 people in the United States currently share the name Nessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 357,937 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nessa a Common or Rare Name?
Nessa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nessa Mean?
Nessa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nessa Most Popular?
The name Nessa reached peak popularity in 2016, with 83 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nessa?
Approximately 926 people named Nessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 926. That works out to roughly 1 in 357,937 Americans.
Is Nessa a rare name?
Nessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 357,937 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nessa mean?
Nessa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Nessa most popular?
Nessa peaked in 2016 with 83 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.